To end our topic on South America, we learnt about the inequalities between wealthy and poor in Rio, Brazil, which is often referred to as a 'city of 2 halves'. We learnt about life in one of the wealthiest areas, Barra Di Tijuca and compared it to life in one of the poorest favelas of Brazil, Rochina. 

We realised that whilst poverty runs through the favelas, the occupants still love their home and their way of life. This can be seen in the way that artists represent the favelas. We studied different artisits including Antoni Sierra, Patrick Bornemann and Moraes. We discussed the colours, tones and mediums used by each artist and why they may have chosen to depict the favelas in this way. Some artists chose to show the favelas as an inviting, colourful place whereas others chose to  use dull colours to represent the poverty, crime and overpopulated reality of Rochina. 

We experimented with different mediums (pencil, coloured pencil and pen) by trialing some different shading techniques. We decided that pencil and colouring pencil work best when hatching or cross hatching whilst pen works well for stippling.

The next stage was to decide how we wanted to reprensent the favelas through art work. Considering all the different styles, mediums and shading methods, children experimented with their different ideas.

Our final pieces were absolutely stunning! Have a look at some of the below.

Category: Class of 2014

Tags: Class 5

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